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• CDC: Transmission Of Coronavirus In Schools Is Low As Long As Masks And Social Distancing Are Enforced

  27-01-2021 23:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The CDC says the transmission of coronavirus during in-person instruction in schools is low as long as masks and distancing are enforced.
  “The schools have to be creative and inventive on ways of getting the kids to come back,” says Dr. Joe Aracri, a pediatrician at AHN Pediatric Alliance. “Aligning the desks, making sure everybody’s facing the same direction, designating hallways for directions, so you’re not getting clumps of kids, not us
  
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• Police Cadet, Former Taylor Allderdice Football Coach Arrested For Allegedly Selling Cocaine

  27-01-2021 23:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man who was an Allegheny County Police Academy cadet and the former Taylor Allderdice football coach was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine out of his home.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the arrest of Branndon Pezzelle Sr. on Wednesday. He’s since been removed from the academy.According to the AG’s office, a search warrant executed at Pezzelle’s home turned up more than 1,200 gram
  
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• Allegheny County Police Cadet, Former Taylor Allderdice Football Coach Arrested For Allegedly Selling Cocaine

  27-01-2021 23:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man who is an Allegheny County police cadet and the former Taylor Allderdice football coach was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine out of his home.
  Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the arrest Branndon Pezzelle Sr. on Wednesday.According to the AG’s office, a search warrant executed at Pezzelle’s home uncovered 1,252 grams of cocaine, approximately $76,000 in cash, and equipment for packaging and selling cocain
  
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• Man Sues City Of Pittsburgh For Fractured Skull During East Liberty Black Lives Matter Protest

  27-01-2021 23:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man is filing a lawsuit against the City of Pittsburgh, claiming police used excessive force during a Black Lives Matter protest this summer.
  The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, says he was watching the protest from the side of the road in East Liberty when police started using rubber bullets, smoke grenades and other weapons trying to get the crowd to disperse.
  The man was hit and ended up with a broken skull and other injuries.
  
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• Pittsburgh-Area Veteran Chosen As Honorary Captain For Super Bowl Coin Toss

  27-01-2021 22:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Western Pennsylvania man has been named one of three honorary captains for the Super Bowl LV coin toss.
  All of the honorees were selected for helping their communities during the challenges of the past year.
  James Martin is a veteran of the Marine Corps. from right here in the Pittsburgh area.
  (Photo Credit: CBS This Morning)
  He’s a father of three who is streaming high school sports for free.
  Martin also opened up his home to neighborhood
  
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• 12-Year-Old Boy Injured In Shootout With 14-Year-Old Boy In Ohio

  27-01-2021 22:02
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — A shootout involving two boys on a Cincinnati street left one youth hospitalized and the other in custody, authorities said.
  The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. Tuesday in the city’s West End section.
  Two undercover police officers with the city’s Gun Crimes Task Force happened to be in the area when the gunfire erupted. Authorities said the boys, ages 12 and 14, fired several shots at each other, and the younger boy was taken to a hospital with wounds that we
  
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• Constitutional Amendment Could Limit A Governor’s Emergency Powers During Pandemic

  27-01-2021 21:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — During the coronavirus pandemic, all 50 governors declared states of emergency that are ongoing since last March.
  On Wednesday afternoon, House Republicans in Harrisburg approved a constitutional amendment to limit a governor’s power to declare a public emergency, similar to a bill approved Tuesday night by Senate Republicans.
  Governor Tom Wolf has declared a 90-day state of emergency four times during this pandemic, but now the Republican-controlled Legislature h
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Locate Missing 16-Year-Old Ceonte Young

  27-01-2021 21:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police have located a missing 16-year-old boy.
  Police say Ceonte Young has been located and is safe.
  ALERT:
  Ceonte Young has been located by police and he is safe.
  Thank you to the media and the public for sharing the information. pic.twitter.com/igFBxnlfq2
  — Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) January 28, 2021
  
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• Pennsylvania Voters To Get Final Say On Limiting Governor’s Disaster Powers

  27-01-2021 21:50
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania voters will likely soon get the final say about whether to limit the governor’s powers during a disaster emergency after a divided state House of Representatives endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday.
  House members voted 116 to 85 in the latest legislative approval vote. One more vote in either the House or Senate is needed before the constitutional amendment can be considered in a statewide referendum, as early as the May 18 prima
  
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• Police Seek ‘Armed And Dangerous’ Man In Sharon Shooting

  27-01-2021 21:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHARON, Pa. (KDKA) – An “armed and dangerous” man is wanted on several charges, including attempted murder, in the shooting of a woman in Sharon.
  Sharon Police say Trivaris Dorsey is facing a slew of felony charges for allegedly shooting the victim multiple times at a house on Stambaugh Avenue Wednesday morning.
  (Photo: Sharon Police)
  According to court paperwork, the victim told police Dorsey had told her to “shut up” or he would shoot. When
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Missing, Endangered 16-Year-Old Ceonte Young

  27-01-2021 20:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police are asking for help finding a missing and endangered 16-year-old boy.Police say Ceonte Young was last seen in the Garfield area around 6:30 a.m. Saturday. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.SVU detectives seek the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. Ceonte Young is 16, 5’3”, 120lbs with brown eyes and black hair. Last seen 1/23/21 around 6:30a.m. In the Garfield area. Call detectives at 412-323-7
  
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• Chuck Lorre’s ‘United States Of Al’ Comes To CBS On April 1st

  27-01-2021 20:35
  
  (CBS)- CBS has announced the new comedy United States Of Al, from award-winning executive producer Chuck Lorre and creators/writers David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, will premiere Thursday, April 1st at 9:30 PM ET/PT after The Unicorn‘s season two finale, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access.
  United States Of Al stars Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young in a comedy about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalm
  
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• NFL Offering Fans Chance To Buy $100 Cutouts In Stands For Super Bowl LV

  27-01-2021 20:11
  
  (CBS Local)- While there will be fans in the stands at Raymond James Stadium on February 7 for Super Bowl LV, the stadium won’t be at capacity due to health and safety protocols in place to combat the spread of COVID-19. The league invited 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers as well as 14,500 paid attendance fans to be at the game. Still, for those among us that aren’t lucky enough to be able to attend the game, the league is still offering a way for your face to be in the crowd.
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Senate Unanimously Approves $912M Pandemic Recovery Aid Bill

  27-01-2021 20:11
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation to distribute just over $900 million to aid schools and hospitality-related businesses hit hard by the coronavirus, as well as people struggling to pay rent or utility bills.
  The bill still requires approval from the state House of Representatives and Gov. Tom Wolf.
  Most of the $912 million being directed by the bill is federal aid approved by Congress in last month’s coronavirus re
  
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• United Way Seeks Volunteers For Free Tax Prep Program

  27-01-2021 20:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – United Way is looking for volunteers to help with free tax prep.Volunteers are needed to help with the free tax prep program that helps low to moderate-income households.United Way says there’s something called the Earned Income Tax Credit for people who work but don’t earn high incomes. Yet an estimated 20% of eligible families don’t know about it, leaving an estimated $38 million unclaimed.Last year, even with the pandemic, the
  
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• ‘What He Did Is Heartbreaking,’ Steelers’ Zach Banner Reacts After Former Roommate, Seahawks Tackle Chad Wheeler, Arrested On Suspicion Of Felony Domestic Violence

  27-01-2021 19:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/CBS Sports) — Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner is speaking out after his former roommate, Chad Wheeler of the Seattle Seahawks, was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence.
  In a tweet Banner said:“Chad Wheeler is someone completely different than my roommate and brother at SC, and today I had to come to terms with that. What he did was heartbreaking, and I will never forgive. My thoughts, and prayers go out to the victim. She and her health
  
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• Jim Rutherford Resigns As Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager

  27-01-2021 19:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins say General Manager Jim Rutherford has resigned over personal reasons.
  The organization says Assistant General Manager Patrik Allvin will serve as interim general manager.
  In a statement posted to the Penguins website, Rutherford says, “It has been a great honor to serve as general manager of the Penguins, and to hang two more Stanley Cup banners at PPG Paints Arena. I have so many people to thank, beginning with the owners, Ron Burkle and
  
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• Pittsburgh Group Helps Restaurant Workers Navigate Unemployment During Pandemic

  27-01-2021 18:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Restaurant workers have been struggling since the pandemic began last March. So many of them are relying on unemployment as they wait to go back to work. However, the system hasn’t been smooth. The local group Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Aid is doing what it can to help.
  “Unemployment has been the number one issue on people’s minds. How to pay bills and rent,” said Co-founder of Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Aid Taylor Stessney.
  Stessney is a f
  
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• Republican-Controlled State Senate Passes Measure To Limit Governor’s Disaster Authority

  27-01-2021 18:22
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Senate passed a measure Tuesday to take some emergency management power away from Pennsylvania’s governors as lawmakers struck out at Gov. Tom Wolf’s handling of the pandemic response.
  The Senate voted, 28-20, in a clash that fell largely along partisan lines. Every Republican backed it, while every one of Wolf’s fellow Democrats, except for one, opposed it.
  Passage by both the House and Senate before Feb. 18 can ensure tha
  
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• Missing Pa. Couple, Elizabeth And Clyde Stewart, May Be ‘’Confused And At ‘Risk Of Harm’

  27-01-2021 18:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — State police are looking for a couple who has gone missing in Franklin County.
  According to state police, Elizabeth and Clyde Stewart were last seen at Lincoln Way East on Tuesday around 11 a.m.
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police)
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police)
  Authorities believe they may be confused and at special risk of harm.They were traveling in a 2010 black Jeep Grand Cherokee with the license plate LGL-4005.Miss
  
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• Missing Endangered Person Advisory For Missing Pa. Couple Canceled

  27-01-2021 18:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — State police say a couple reported as missing have been found.According to state police, Elizabeth and Clyde Stewart had last been seen at Lincoln Way East on Tuesday around 11 a.m.
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police)
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police)
  Authorities believed they may be confused and at special risk of harm.A couple hours after tweeting out a Missing Endangered Person Advisory, state police say the Stewards ha
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 5,874 New Cases, 222 Additional Deaths

  27-01-2021 17:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 5,874 new cases of Coronavirus and 222 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 818,369 since Monday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  There are currently 3,790 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. Of those hospitalized, 760 patients are in the ICU.The statewide percent positivity for the week of Jan. 15-21 stood at 10.5%.
  The
  
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• Brian Bartels, Accused Of Destroying Pittsburgh Police Car During Riots, Sentenced To 6 Months In Halfway House

  27-01-2021 17:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Shaler man who was accused of destroying a police car during riots in downtown Pittsburgh has been sentenced to six months in a halfway house, the Trib reports.
  Brian Bartels, who federal prosecutors have called a “self-identified left-wing anarchist,” pleaded guilty in September to obstructing law enforcement during civil disorder in connection with the peaceful protests that turned to riots over George Floyd’s death. Bartels
  
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• CBS Sports Network Set For 75 Hours Of Super Bowl Coverage Beginning January 31

  27-01-2021 17:46
  
  (CBS Local)- Super Bowl week is fast approaching and the build up to the big game will be filled with plenty of commentary and analysis at CBS Sports Network. The network announced Wednesday plans for 75 hours worth of programming throughout Super Bowl week, which will include original and studio programming along with the daily radio show simulcasts.
  Everything kicks off on Sunday, January 31 with a special episode of We Need To Talk from 2:30-3:00 p.m. ET featuring a one-on-one interview betwe
  
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• Amanda Gorman To Recite Original Poem For Super Bowl Ceremony

  27-01-2021 17:45
  
  (CBS Boston) — Harvard University graduate and national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman stole the show at the presidential inauguration with a powerful and history-making poem. Now she’s set to perform at another high-profile event – the Super Bowl.
  The NFL announced Wednesday that Gorman, 22, will recite an original poem praising three honorary Super Bowl captains – Tampa nurse manager Suzie Dorner, Los Angeles teacher Trimaine Davis and Pittsburgh veteran James Martin
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 8 More Deaths, 376 Additional Coronavirus Cases

  27-01-2021 17:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 376 new Coronavirus cases and eight additional death.
  Of the newly reported cases, 197 are confirmed from 1,034 PCR tests. There are 179 probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from 2 months to 98 years with a median age of 45.
  The dates of positive tests range from Jan. 5-26.
  There have been 4,112 hospitalizations in Allegheny County since the outbreak began. Of those,
  
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• Is GameStop’s Soaring Stock An Indicator Of Possible Market Bubble?

  27-01-2021 16:14
  
  (CBS Detroit) — To the untrained eye, the stock market has been acting a little crazy for much of the last year. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and NASDAQ have all grown steadily, despite the COVID pandemic and resulting economic crisis. The simple explanation is that the rise reflects the market’s optimism in a more stable future. A more complicated explanation, given the recent news about GameStop, suggests that maybe there’s more going on.
  After bottoming out in March, the stock
  
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• Southwest Airlines Will No Longer Allow Emotional Support Animals

  27-01-2021 16:00
  
  (CBS Denver/CBS Local)— Southwest Airlines has announced that it will no longer transport emotional support animals in the cabin of the aircraft. Effective March 1, the airline will only accept trained service dogs for travel with customers.
  Southwest Airlines passenger planes are seen at Chicago’s Midway Airport in Illinois May 31, 2012. (credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/GettyImages)
  “With this revision, Southwest Airlines will only allow service dogs that are individually trained to
  
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• PTL Links: January 27, 2021

  27-01-2021 15:48
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:The Residency Art Studio in Southside Works
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  Dowdle Puzzles
  Heinz History Center
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• Cooking With Rania: Chicken A La King

  27-01-2021 15:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is devoting all of January to warm soups and stew recipes to keep you warm during the winter months.
  Chicken a la King
  Ingredients:2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  1 cup sliced fresh carrots
  ½ cup chopped onion
  ½ cup chopped red pepper
  ¼ cup butter
  ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  Sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
  ¼ teaspoon dried sage
  1 ½ cups milk
  1 cup chicken broth (see recipe be
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny County Health Department Offering Free Testing

  27-01-2021 14:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 testing at two separate sites today.The first will be in Greentree in the 1400 block of Poplar Street.The other will be at Primary Care Health Services Alma Illery Center along Hamilton Avenue in Homewood.Both sites will run from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.The tests are free and no appointment is required.While appointments are not required, you still can pre-register and find other te
  
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• ‘An Adult Game Of Whack-A-Mole:’ Many Frustrated At Lack Of Appointments For COVID-19 Vaccinations

  27-01-2021 13:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As if the threat of getting COVID-19 isn’t enough, the quest to get the vaccine is turning into a frustration all its own.
  The Pennsylvania Department of Health map showing the locations where vaccines are given and appearing as red and green dots is proving less than reliable.“One can be there and then as soon as you get a sign in its like, no appointments are available at that time, you’re like, what???” Says Mary Polley who was trying to find
  
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• ‘An Adult Game Of Wack-A-Mole:’ Many Frustrated At Lack Of Appointments For COVID-19 Vaccinations

  27-01-2021 13:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As if the threat of getting COVID-19 isn’t enough, the quest to get the vaccine is turning into a frustration all its own.
  The Pennsylvania Department of Health map showing the locations where vaccines are given and appearing as red and green dots is proving less than reliable.“One can be there and then as soon as you get a sign in its like, no appointments are available at that time, you’re like, what???” Says Mary Polley who was trying to find
  
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• Sheraden Home Badly Damaged In Fire

  27-01-2021 13:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire on Glen Mawr Street in Sheraden.The fire started just before 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning.KDKA has learned that the occupants of the home were able to get out safely.Three adults and six kids were able to escape the blaze.One man was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and it is believed that pets may be missing as a result of the fire.The home sustained heavy damage and one of the next-door ho
  
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• Fire Crews Battle House Fire In Sheraden

  27-01-2021 13:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire on Glen Mawr Street in Sheraden.The fire started just before 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning.KDKA has learned that the occupants of the home were able to get out safely.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Family Of 8 Escapes Blaze That Destroys Sheraden Home

  27-01-2021 13:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A fast-moving fire destroyed a home in Sheraden Wednesday morning.A family of eight was inside at the time. Fortunately, they all managed to escape.
  Monika Goggins, who was inside the house, is feeling a range of emotions: heartbroken, shocked and yet grateful.
  “My family is safe. That’s all that matters. Everything I got can be replaced,” said Monika Goggins.
  She tells KDKA she along with her husband, six kids and pets were inside the Glen Mawr Street
  
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• Budweiser, Coke, Hyundai And More To Sit Out Super Bowl 2021 Advertising, Nervous About Tone Amid Pandemic

  27-01-2021 13:15
  
  NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Like everything else, the Super Bowl will look different this year – not just during the game but also the commercial breaks.
  For starters, the Clydesdales and others will sit on the sidelines of Super Bowl 55. Budweiser made the announcement Monday, joining other names synonymous with the Super Bowl: Coke, Audi, and Hyundai among them, as well as Pepsi, which will focus its efforts on the Halftime Show.
  TCU Assistant Professor of Marketing Yash Bhagwat sai
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cold Temperatures Settle In Wednesday Night

  27-01-2021 12:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Good morning!The weather calms down today with no advisories or warnings, it’s the little things, right?
  While highs today will be in the mid-30s, afternoon highs will be near 30 degrees with temperatures ticking down for most of the day.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  The cold really settles in tonight with us seeing our daily low just before midnight and Thursday morning lows likely in the tee
  
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• After Decades Of Disagreement, First New Skull Of Parasaurolophus Discovered In Nearly 100 Years Solves Mystery

  27-01-2021 12:15
  
  (CBS Denver)– The team that discovered the first new skull of a rare species of dinosaur in 97 years was led by Joe Sertich from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This discovery has finally put to rest decades of disagreement among paleontologists when it comes to how the skull of the Parasaurolophus grew on the dinosaur.
  (credit: Denver Museum Nature & Science)
  The dinosaur is recognized by a large hollow tube that grows on its head. The discovery in northwestern New Mexico rev
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools To Decide When Students Will Return To The Classroom

  27-01-2021 12:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Parents, students, and staff of Pittsburgh Public Schools are holding their breath as they wait for a final decision on when they can return to the classroom.Tonight, the school board will decide if students and teachers will head back to the classroom for in-person learning before or after spring break.The decision comes after two nights of public hearings where the board heard the opinions of many parents, students, and teachers.It’s a tough decision for school
  
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• WATCH: ‘Your Cousin From Boston’ Sets Clydesdales Free In Sam Adams Super Bowl Ad

  27-01-2021 11:30
  
  (CBS Boston/CBS Local) — Budweiser announced it is sitting out this year’s Super Bowl airing on CBS, but Clydesdales will still be used to sell beer in the commercials. Sam Adams has unveiled an ad for the championship game that puts a twist on the familiar sales pitch.
  The 30-second spot – which will air on game day regionally in Boston and New York – may have viewers thinking at first that they’re watching a Bud commercial featuring the iconic horses. But the
  
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• For immigrants, relief and hope with new administration

  27-01-2021 11:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  Refugees and immigrants credit Biden’s rhetoric and policies with beginning to reverse impact of Trump’s words and deeds
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Westmoreland County Commissioners Set Up Vaccination Webpage

  27-01-2021 11:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – Westmoreland County Commissioners have set up a vaccination webpage on the county’s website.The website provides those wanting more information on vaccination providers, the state’s phase plan, and who is eligible for a vaccination.It also offers people the opportunity to sign up for email or text alerts about the latest vaccine information.You can check out the webpage by following this link.
  
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• Police Searching For Healthcare Worker Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars From Patient

  27-01-2021 10:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) – Police are looking for a woman that is being accused of stealing more than $6,000 from a patient she was caring for.According to police, April Kovach was a home healthcare aide for a patient in Indiana County.They say Kovach wrote herself a check from the victim’s checkbook for $2,500 and then also used the victim’s card to withdraw more than $3,800 from an ATM.
  
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• Pittsburgh Planning Commission Considering Apartment Building On Mt. Washington

  27-01-2021 09:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Planning Commission is meeting to consider whether or not to approve a new apartment building on Mt. Washington.The old Bishop Leonard – Saint Mary of the Mount Academy building on Bigham Street could become the “Grandview Loft Apartments.”The former school sits atop Mt. Washington.As of now, rents are undetermined but studio and two-bedroom lofts are being planned.
  
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• Pittsburgh Planning Commission Approves Apartment Building On Mt. Washington

  27-01-2021 09:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Planning Commission has approved a new apartment building on Mt. Washington.The old Bishop Leonard – Saint Mary of the Mount Academy building on Bigham Street could become the “Grandview Loft Apartments.”The former school sits atop Mt. Washington.As of now, rents are undetermined but studio and two-bedroom lofts are being planned.
  
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• U.S. Marine From Pittsburgh Helps Provide Support For 59th Presidential Inauguration

  27-01-2021 09:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – A United States Marine from Pittsburgh was one of more than 800 service members assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region for the 59th Presidential Inauguration.Gunnery Sgt. Jennifer Quinn is a 2001 graduate of Keystone Oaks High School and a 2005 graduate of Point Park University.Sgt. Quinn has 14 years of military service and served as an assistant to the special events project officer for the Joint Task Force-Special Events. Her
  
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• TSA Sees Decrease In Guns Confiscated At Pittsburgh International Airport

  27-01-2021 08:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Transportation Security Administration saw an overall decrease in 2020 of guns confiscated at security checkpoints.The decrease was also evident here at home at Pittsburgh International Airport.In 2019, 35 guns were confiscated at Pittsburgh International Airport and that number decreased to 21 in 2020.There were a total of 57 guns confiscated at airports throughout Pennsylvania in 2020, with the highest number being 26 confiscated at Philadel
  
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• DC Statehood Bill Introduced By Senate Democrats

  27-01-2021 07:05
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Senate Democrats introduced a DC statehood bill Wednesday.
  In a tweet, Delaware Sen. Tom Carper said he wants to give the nearly 700,000 DC residents a voice.
  “For years, I have fought alongside Eleanor Holmes Norton and Mayor Muriel Bowser to make DC Statehood a reality,” Carper tweeted, “to give the over 700,000 DC residents a voice, vote and full representation in Congress.”For years, I have fought alongside @EleanorNorton and @MayorBowse
  
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• Pa. Senator Pat Toomey Among 5 Republicans Who Voted Against Dismissing Trump’s 2nd Impeachment Trial

  27-01-2021 05:31
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA/AP) — Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey was one of five Senate Republicans who did not vote for an effort to dismiss former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial.In a statement, Toomey said, “there are legal and constitutional arguments both favoring and opposing an impeachment trial of a former president.” But he said, in his view, it is “constitutionally permissible.”Trump is charged with one count of incitement of insurrecti
  
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